Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA)
- Job ref
- 153-M3884
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Foot and Ankle Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
Trauma and Orthopaedic Speciality grade Foot and Ankle Doctor. The post holder will form part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate, working across all University Hospitals Dorset sites. A specialist interest to complement existing expertise within the department is sought, especially in Foot and Ankle surgery.
This post will be paid on the Speciality Grade, at 10 basic PAs with an out of hours commitment (weekend trauma operating, 1 in 5)
The new appointee will:
· Undertake regular Foot and Ankle elective and trauma theatre lists/ LA Procedure room lists
· Undertake regular virtual and face to face elective outpatient and fracture clinics.
· Support and supervise junior doctors and middle grade staff.
· Undertake ward rounds and patient review.
· Have a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside our existing specialty doctors and trainee Trauma & Orthopaedic registrars to provide care to inpatients including new admissions
Supervision and support of junior medical colleagues, Physicians Associates and Advanced Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Maintaining continued professional development
Attending multidisciplinary meetings
Attending and contributing to educational sessions and Clinical Governance meetings
Partaking in departmental Quality Improvement work
Teaching Medical and Physician’s Associates students
Participating in the hospital appraisal process as part of on-going professional development
Weekend working within the Trauma and Orthopaedic service
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site in Dec/Feb 2027, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Good skills in Communication, Interpersonal and Organisational
- Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
- Ability to know own limitations and when to seek help
- Meet requirements of GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Good level of Computer literacy and IT research skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can evidence successful completion of MRCS
- Completed training to
Desirable criteria
- Can evidence experience of working within Foot and Ankle team
Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Approachable manner
- Flexible attitude
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
- Able to work positively and engage with all staff groups
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of team leadership
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration
- Basic medical qualification
- Completion of foundation training
- Completion of MRCS
Desirable criteria
- Surgical experience with Foot and Ankle Team
- Compliant with mandatory training
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- ALS
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
- Computer literate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carrie Hartridge
- Job title
- Service manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 8807
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